Cook

Cook

Heartwood Extended Care in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals. Oversees food service operation and ensures that adequate food and supplies are on hand.

• Prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled timeframe.
• Follows menu cycle, noting changes or substitutions made on proper form.
• Cleans and maintains a neat, safe working environment including the kitchen and food service areas.
• Maintains inventory control, places food order, verifies that items are received appropriately and restocks kitchen shelves appropriately.
• Directs food service and dining service functions.
• Maintains the quantity of food prepared and samples the food to ensure the quality of the food served to the residents.
• Reports problems, concerns, issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes changes in resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates with appropriate team members.
• Coordinates coverage of the kitchen and works with the Residence Director to develop a schedule that ensures adequate coverage.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Education or experience sufficient to meet position requirements or as required by State regulations.
• Food Handler’s card where required.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulations.

• Knowledge of specialty diets and textures.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Heartwood Extended Care
1649 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA
Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.